Rob Arey
Spruce Head
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
03.2022 - Current
- Still designs, draws, and assembles.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
Lead Furniture Designer
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Developed concepts for new furniture designs and prepared detailed drawings.
- Selected appropriate fabrics, finishes, hardware, and other components for each piece of furniture.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
- Provided training for peers on AutoCAD.
- Conferred with engineering to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
Associate Desinger
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Created detailed drawings of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics, sketches and other engineering data received from customers before starting a project.
- Collaborated with other departments such as production and quality control to ensure products meet customer specifications.
- Programmed Thermwood CNC to customize parts , jigs and tracers
Mill Shop
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
04.2002 - 01.2011
- Operated a variety of machines to produce furniture.
- Provided other employees' safety training on the use of machinery.
- Trained new employees on how to assemble furniture
- Built standard and custom pieces of furniture
- made Jigs and pattern for pieces
- Built and oversee construction of furniture
Assembler
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
01.1999 - 04.2002
- Follow safety protocols at all times while assembling furniture.
- Identify any defective parts before beginning assembly work.
- Securely fasten components together with screws, nails, bolts, dowels, glue, and staples.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Inspect finished products for flaws or defects in assembly or materials used.
- Adjust and repair furniture when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Maintain a clean work area during the assembly process.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
- Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
Finish Department
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Rockland
09.1998 - 01.1999
- Prepared primed furniture for the paint booth.
- Inspected furniture for imperfections, scratches, and dirt.
- Sanded teak and mahogany for clear coat and bare pieces.
- Performed touch-up work after inspecting pieces for any blemishes or imperfections.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while handling hazardous materials.
- Prepared wood surfaces for finishing by sanding, scraping, and stripping with a variety of hand tools.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in order to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Repaired minor defects on furniture such as chips, dents and gouges using fillers and putty.
- Utilized power sanders in order to prepare surfaces for finishing operations.
- Removed imperfections such as burrs or filled in depressions to meet quality standards for each piece.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Art Instite of Boston
Boston, MA05-1991
Skills
- Furniture assembly
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
Volunteer
CTE Norna Wilson PAC Group for Medomak and MCST-Bridge Competition and C02 Dragster Competition
Timeline
Production Manager
Weatherend Estate Furniture
03.2022 - Current
Lead Furniture Designer
Weatherend Estate Furniture
03.2017 - 03.2022
Associate Desinger
Weatherend Estate Furniture
01.2011 - 03.2017
Mill Shop
Weatherend Estate Furniture
04.2002 - 01.2011
Assembler
Weatherend Estate Furniture
01.1999 - 04.2002
Finish Department
Weatherend Estate Furniture
09.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts -
Art Instite of Boston